Friday, December 2, 2011

Delhi High Court questions decision to grant bail to Chandolia

Delhi High Court questions decision to grant bail to Chandolia

Delhi High Court questions decision to grant bail to Chandolia

Posted: 02 Dec 2011 07:54 AM PST

The Delhi High Court today questioned the bail granted to former Telecom Minister A Raja's ex- private secretary R K Chandolia in the 2G case and asked the trial court for all records related to the decision.

Nearly half of Parliament session wasted, 'collapse of democracy' says Deepak Parekh

Posted: 02 Dec 2011 07:52 AM PST

Nearly half of this Parliament session has ended without any business being transacted - the cause of the paralysis is the battle between the opposition and the government over the new reforms introduced in the retail sector.

Anand Sharma says Gujarat, Himachal wanted FDI in retail; BJP dismisses claim

Posted: 02 Dec 2011 07:50 AM PST

FDI row: As expected, the BJP has reacted sharply to Commerce Minister Anand Sharma claim that two BJP-ruled states, Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh, had told a parliamentary panel recently that they wanted Foreign Direct Investment in retail.

FDI row: Pranab blames 'narrow politics,' govt says some BJP states supported FDI reforms

Posted: 02 Dec 2011 07:22 AM PST

FDI in retail: Another morning in Parliament lost - both Houses have followed their daily routine of being adjourned because of the battle over Foreign Direct Investment or FDI in retail.

Mullaperiyar dam row: Kerala Chief Minister Oomen Chandy meets PM

Posted: 02 Dec 2011 06:58 AM PST

Kerala Chief Minister Oomen Chandy has sought Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's intervention for a quick solution to the Mullaperiyar dam row. The Chief Minister, who met Dr Singh today, described as unfortunate Tamil Nadu's stand dismissing fears over the dam's safety.

After FIR, Karunanidhi's son Stalin may face arrest

Posted: 02 Dec 2011 06:36 AM PST

After an FIR was registered against DMK chief M Karunanidhi's son MK Stalin, Chennai is abuzz with speculation that he could be arrested. Mr Stalin, his son Udhayanidhi and four others were booked for allegedly coercing a man to sell his property at a prime locality to a family member at a lesser price.

Haryana: MiG-21 crashes in Sirsa, pilot ejects safely

Posted: 02 Dec 2011 06:25 AM PST

A MiG-21 aircraft crashed in Sirsa in Haryana on Friday afternoon. The pilot, however, managed to eject safely.

Pranab 'not confident' of end to Parliament logjam

Posted: 02 Dec 2011 06:20 AM PST

In a clear message to allies and opponents, Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Friday asked them not to stand in the way of states wanting to implement Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)I in retail and said efforts are on to work out an acceptable motion to face a Parliamentary vote.

Would you buy this book for 1.3 crores?

Posted: 02 Dec 2011 04:42 AM PST

Not only is the driving experience of Italian car manufacturer Ferrari expensive, reading their biography will also cost you crores. Italian automobile manufacturer, Ferrari, on Thursday unveiled its official biography - The Ferrari Official Opus - a diamond-encrusted volume, priced at $250,000 (about Rs1.3 crore), making it the costliest book to be sold in India.

Indian skies safe despite 'fake' pilots, says regulator

Posted: 02 Dec 2011 04:33 AM PST

It began with a dangerous landing and has resulted in 16 pilots being sacked. India's fake flying licence scam posed a severe challenge to the country's airline safety regulator.

Indian cabbie's turban ripped off by Melbourne men

Posted: 02 Dec 2011 04:02 AM PST

A 22-year-old Indian taxi driver in Australia was attacked by four men who ripped off his turban and repeatedly punched him during the assault.

Aarushi Talwar's parents have a big day in Supreme Court

Posted: 02 Dec 2011 03:03 AM PST

Aarushi Talwar's parents have a big day in Supreme Court: More than three years ago, Aarushi Talwar, 13, was found dead in her bedroom at her home in Noida near Delhi. Today, the Supreme Court will decide if her parents need to obey summons from a court that has declared them accused of her murder.

After Pulitzer, Siddhartha Mukherjee wins Guardian First Book Award

Posted: 02 Dec 2011 02:52 AM PST

Siddhartha Mukherjee, the Indian - American physician who won the Pulitzer Prize in the General Non-fiction category has won another literary accolade. Mr Mukherjee won the Guardian First Book Award for his book - 'The Emperor of All Maladies' - his 'biography' of cancer.

High Court verdict on FIR against Ramdev aide Balkrishna today

Posted: 02 Dec 2011 01:07 AM PST

The Uttarakhand High Court is expected to deliver Verdict on quashing of an FIR on fake degrees used to procure a passport by Balkrishna, yoga guru Ramdev's aide.

Bhopal gas survivors to stop trains on 27th anniversary

Posted: 01 Dec 2011 05:17 PM PST

The Bhopal gas tragedy survivors have said they will blockade all trains passing through the city from December 3 -- the 27th anniversary of one of the world's worst industrial disasters.

FIR against Stalin, his son, over land grab charges

Posted: 01 Dec 2011 05:08 PM PST

An FIR has been filed against DMK leader MK Stalin, his son Udhayanidhi, and four others after they allegedly threatened a person to sell his property to them at a price lower than the market rate.

India ranked 95 among 183 countries in world corruption index

Posted: 01 Dec 2011 01:27 PM PST

India's image on tackling graft seems to have gone from bad to worse in the perception of people dealing with the system, with its rank slipping to a low 95 among 183 countries in Transparency International's Corruption Perception Index (CPI).

Indian embassy releases advisory on fake Chinese firms

Posted: 01 Dec 2011 01:22 PM PST

Alarmed by increasing incidents of Indian firms being cheated by their Chinese counterparts, the Indian embassy in Beijing has put out an advisory warning traders from entering into any financial dealings, without doing due diligence first.

Letter from Jayalalithaa to Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy

Posted: 01 Dec 2011 01:00 PM PST

Here is a letter from Jayalalithaa from Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy on the Mullaiperiyar dam issue. The letter is reproduced below:

Lokpal flip-flop: Lower bureaucracy out?

Posted: 01 Dec 2011 12:18 PM PST

At the 11th hour of protracted confabulations, a parliamentary Standing Committee drafting the Lokpal Bill has seen new flip-flops. On the inclusion of the lower bureaucracy - a major sticking point with members of the civil society, who are threatening to launch another mass agitation if all their demands on the issue are not met.

Kerala MPs want all-party delegation to visit Mullaperiyar dam site

Posted: 01 Dec 2011 11:22 AM PST

Stepping up pressure on the Centre, MPs from Kerala today decided to meet the Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar and the Rajya Sabha Chairman Hamid Ansari on Friday with a plea that an all-party delegation be sent to the state to study the "panicky situation" in the area surrounding the Mullaperiyar dam.
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